Outdoor Recreation Books


Birds of Colorado Field GuideBirds of Colorado Field Guide
Best Price: $10.25
I love this bird book. It is divided by color and very easy to use. The Stan's notes section...
Bowhunting Equipment & Skills: Learn From the Experts at Bowhunter Magazine (The Complete Hunter)Bowhunting Equipment & Skills: Learn From the Experts at Bowhunter Magazine (The Complete Hunter)
Best Price: $12.00
I have shot a bare bow nearly all my life. When I finally decided to buy a new bow with all the...
BirdBird
Best Price: $31.25
Dorling Kindersley have become well known for producing clear, visually oriented reference books...
Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass SpeedboatRunabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat
Best Price: $8.77
Although a little short on detail and possibly a little outdated, this book covers the topics...
How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves, Taking Advantage of Early Condtioned LearningHow to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves, Taking Advantage of Early Condtioned Learning
Best Price: $20.95
I really enjoyed Ms. Bailey's approach to training gun dogs, especially the emphasis that she...


Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon And Washington: From The California Border To The Canadian Border (Pacific Crest Trail)Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon And Washington: From The California Border To The Canadian Border (Pacific Crest Trail)
Best Price: $15.21
Overall this book is very detailed and easy to use. It provides good information on the trail,...
Barr Flies: How to Tie and Fish the Copper John, the Barr Emerger, and Dozens of Other Patterns, Variations, and RigsBarr Flies: How to Tie and Fish the Copper John, the Barr Emerger, and Dozens of Other Patterns, Variations, and Rigs
Best Price: $26.32
Barr Flies: How to Tie and Fish the Copper John, the Barr Emerger, and Dozens of Other Patterns,...
WoodsongWoodsong
Best Price: $2.85
Paulsen's choice of the word, SONG--see WOODSONG and DOGSONG--goes beyond the expected audible...
Wanderlust: A History of WalkingWanderlust: A History of Walking
Best Price: $5.14
This is a new way to look at cultural history and the way we live our lives that is especially...
A Guide to the Birds of PanamaA Guide to the Birds of Panama
Best Price: $32.94
It remains the only guide specific to the birds of Panama so a birder headed to that country has...


Sailmaker's ApprenticeSailmaker's Apprentice
Best Price: $14.40
This is by far the most invaluable book that I think should be a part of every sailors book...
HunterHunter
Best Price: $18.67
I first read Hunter's book as a teenage boy and was transported by his stories of hunting...
Building a Strip CanoeBuilding a Strip Canoe
Best Price: $11.14
I have many of the common books on canoe building. This book is by far the easiest to use. ...
A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America (Peterson Field Guides)A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America (Peterson Field Guides)
Best Price: $5.86
As stated, it is difficult to go wrong with and of the Peterson Field Guides. This work is...
The Longest Silence: A Life in FishingThe Longest Silence: A Life in Fishing
Best Price: $7.65
Rather than give you a "macro" review, I cover my favorite chapters of this book in...

The Bombproof Roll and BeyondThe Bombproof Roll and Beyond
Best Price: $5.25
This book was actually my first ever Amazon.com purchase almost 10 ago. It is a must have for...
Smithsonian Handbooks: Birds of Texas (Smithsonian Handbooks)Smithsonian Handbooks: Birds of Texas (Smithsonian Handbooks)
Best Price: $14.09
My wife and I observed several species of birds in our neighborhood and we simply wanted to know...
Flyfisher's Guide to Colorado (Flyfishers Guide) (Flyfisher's Guide to)Flyfisher's Guide to Colorado (Flyfishers Guide) (Flyfisher's Guide to)
Best Price: $19.07
I read the reviews and checked out Marty a bit before buying this book. It was everything I...
Horn of the Hunter: The Story of an African HuntHorn of the Hunter: The Story of an African Hunt
Best Price: $21.81
Well I love old african stories. Here is another that I will read again and again. This is the...
Catamaran Sailing: From Start to FinishCatamaran Sailing: From Start to Finish
Best Price: $14.88
I'm a relatively inexperienced sailer and just getting into catamarans, and have read several...

Royce's Sailing Illustrated, Vol. 1: The Sailors Bible Since '56Royce's Sailing Illustrated, Vol. 1: The Sailors Bible Since '56
Best Price: $11.52
I had the opportunity to sail Pink Cloud through Newport (CA) harbor with Pat Royce in 1978. He...
Peterson First Guide to Birds of North America (Peterson First Guides (R))Peterson First Guide to Birds of North America (Peterson First Guides (R))
Best Price: $2.08
This is a great first book for those who think they may be interested in birding. It is small,...
Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You AnywhereTwenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
Best Price: $19.95
I enjoyed the book and feel that it enables someone(like myself)who is taking the first steps...
A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range Third Edition(Climber's Guide to the Teton Range)A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range Third Edition(Climber's Guide to the Teton Range)
Best Price: $23.08
This is the classic guide book for the Tetons. Many pictures and topos are provided to help...
Wildwood WisdomWildwood Wisdom
Best Price: $8.44
A great book with much of interest to anyone interested in outdoor skills and woodsman ship in...

Surfer Magazine's Guide to Southern California Surf SpotsSurfer Magazine's Guide to Southern California Surf Spots
Best Price: $7.98
Awesome book for any first time surfer to S.Cali or anyone interestd in the beaches along the...
Birds of Georgia Field GuideBirds of Georgia Field Guide
Best Price: $8.93
Well, it is about time a small compact book with full color photos showing male, female, winter...
Beginner's Guide to Traditional ArcheryBeginner's Guide to Traditional Archery
Best Price: $8.27
This book is an easy read, about three hours from front to cover in a single sitting. The...
Alpine Climbing: Techniques to Take You Higher (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)Alpine Climbing: Techniques to Take You Higher (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)
Best Price: $14.92
This is a great intstructional manual from the novice to the more experienced. Much better than...
NOLS Wilderness MedicineNOLS Wilderness Medicine
Best Price: $6.13
This is an excellent reference book for anyone with minimal training, especially in situations...

Denali National Park Guide to Hiking, Photography & CampingDenali National Park Guide to Hiking, Photography & Camping
Best Price: $18.95
Denali National Park is different from the majority of US parks, as most of the area has no...
Traveler's Guide to Mexican Camping: Explore Mexico and Belize with RV or Tent (Traveler's Guide series)Traveler's Guide to Mexican Camping: Explore Mexico and Belize with RV or Tent (Traveler's Guide series)
Best Price: $13.48
Call me old fashioned but from what I recall camping involves pitching a tent and sleeping in...
Ultrasimple Boat BuildingUltrasimple Boat Building
Best Price: $15.17
Great boat for really simple very small boats. This is an excellent reference book for someone...
Base Building for Cyclists: A New Foundation for Endurance and PerformanceBase Building for Cyclists: A New Foundation for Endurance and Performance
Best Price: $6.00
I wish I had this book when I was racing. The book goes into some great reasons to train at...
The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and OwnersThe Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners
Best Price: $20.22
As a degreed aerospace engineer, I've used the formula's in this book to easily calculate the...

Destinations: A Travel JournalDestinations: A Travel Journal
Best Price: $7.98
I bought this journal as a gift for a traveling companion. She has never been outside of the...
Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas: From Surf, Pier, and JettyCoastal Fishing in the Carolinas: From Surf, Pier, and Jetty
Best Price: $10.28
I grew up in NC and my grandfather was an avid fisherman. I am learning saltwater pier and surf...
Hiking Trails of North GeorgiaHiking Trails of North Georgia
Best Price: $8.95
The trail descriptions in this book are great. The book may be worth buying for the descriptions...
The Healthy Heart Walking CD: Walking Workouts For A Lifetime Of FitnessThe Healthy Heart Walking CD: Walking Workouts For A Lifetime Of Fitness
Best Price: $6.50
I brough this tape based on the reviews. I found there was way too much talking on this tape. ...
Learn to SurfLearn to Surf
Best Price: $6.99
This book is a great book for the beginning surfer. It's easy to read and very informative.

Birds of Ecuador Field GuideBirds of Ecuador Field Guide
Best Price: $34.00
I used it in Sumaco, Podocarpus and Mindo area in Ecuador in 2003 while working on Golden-winged...
Mountains of the Mind: Adventures in Reaching the SummitMountains of the Mind: Adventures in Reaching the Summit
Best Price: $8.37
In this book, MacFarlane tries to trace the process by which humans - - well, European humans -...
Man-Eaters of Kumaon (Oxford India Paperbacks)Man-Eaters of Kumaon (Oxford India Paperbacks)
Best Price: $6.15
In the early twentieth century, British held South Asia was terroized by a number of infamous...
The Birds of TexasThe Birds of Texas
Best Price: $15.00
This is a great book just for bird lovers in Texas. Wonderful pictures included.
Miles from Nowhere: A Round the World Bicycle AdventureMiles from Nowhere: A Round the World Bicycle Adventure
Best Price: $6.29
If the author's intent in undertaking an ambitious round-the-world tour of the world from the...

Wilderness Medicine, 5th EditionWilderness Medicine, 5th Edition
Best Price: $159.20
It is no surprise that the Fifth Edition of this unique medical reference is better than ever....
Trails of the Angeles: 100 Hikes in the San GabrielsTrails of the Angeles: 100 Hikes in the San Gabriels
Best Price: $11.17
This book is the go to source for hiking in the San Gabriel mountains. I have earlier editions,...
Moon 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area (Moon Outdoors)Moon 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area (Moon Outdoors)
Best Price: $2.83
The San Francisco Bay Area has some of the most surreal landscapes in the world stretching...
Hungry Ocean, The: A Swordboat Captain's JourneyHungry Ocean, The: A Swordboat Captain's Journey
Best Price: $2.78
I'm a longline fisherman in Italy. The book is very interesting and well written (my english is...
The Hunter's Guide to Accurate Shooting: How to Hit What You're Aiming at in Any SituationThe Hunter's Guide to Accurate Shooting: How to Hit What You're Aiming at in Any Situation
Best Price: $8.50
This is the best book on shooting I've read in a long time. It's got a lot of highly practical...
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